Hypoallergenic formula for sensitive babies recalled over possible presence of dangerous bacteria
Parents who have purchased the possibly-infected batches are advised to dispose of them A hypoallergenic formula for sensitive babies has been recalled over the possible presence of a serious bacteria known as Cronobacter sakazakii. According to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, batches of Nutramigen LGG Stage 1 & 2 Hypoallergenic Formula have been recalled as they […]
2 years ago
2 children hospitalised amid US baby formula shortage
The children have specific dietary requirements due to a bowel syndrome. Two young children in the US have had to receive hospital care as a result of the baby formula shortage in the US. Dr. Mark Corkins, the division chief pediatric gastroenterology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Centre said that the children, who […]
4 years ago
Man claims wife needs to pay for baby’s formula after she stopped breastfeeding
“She is the one making that decision.” A man has been slammed for claiming that his wife should be paying for their baby’s formula from personal (rather than family) funds as she stopped breastfeeding for ” basically no reason”. He explained on Reddit that his wife had been breastfeeding their baby for six months, but now wanted […]
4 years ago
Baby formula makers are still breaking global marketing rules, new report finds
The WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for newborns, where possible, as the healthier option. This goes both for babies, their mothers and also the planet, as breastfeeding is a much more sustainable and ‘clean’ way to feed an infant. However, heavy and directed marketing by formula companies is doing little to improve breastfeeding rates globally, with […]
4 years ago
Baby formula urgently recalled over salmonella fears
Parents should stop using the baby formula straight away. The Food Safety Authority Ireland has issued an urgent recall on baby formula over salmonella fears. It is recalling specific batches of the EleCare Simmilac and Alimentum Similac. There are concerns over the possible presence of Salmonella, as well as Cronobacter sakazakii. Luckily, no products in Ireland tested […]
4 years ago
HSE is warning parents not to use bottle prep machines for formula
If you are a bottle-feeding mama, you are no doubt familiar with just how time-consuming making up bottles is. Not to mention how hard it can be to get up out of your warm bed at silly o’clock in the morning to make them. It’s no wonder we are all for shortcuts – and if […]
4 years ago